How to Find Cheap Flights & Get to Copenhagen on a Budget

Flights to and from Copenhagen

Finding cheap flights to Copenhagen, Denmark, is more achievable than most travellers expect – if you know which routes and hubs to use.

From North America or Southeast Asia, return tickets can drop as low as 300-400 EUR/USD with the right timing.

Within Europe, budget airlines regularly offer fares under 50 EUR/USD each way.

And from almost anywhere else in the world, it’s entirely possible to reach the Danish capital for under 1,000 EUR/USD return.

But as prices are driven by demand, seasonality, routes and competition, there’s of course no guarantee of finding a cheap ticket to Copenhagen, and it mostly depends on flexibility.

This guide breaks down the cheapest ways to fly to Copenhagen (CPH) from every major region with hub strategies that work whether you’re booking months in advance or hunting for a last-minute deal.

Travelling from Copenhagen rather than to it? Good news! Everything in this article works in reverse.

The same hubs and budget routes apply equally well outbound from CPH.

Let’s get to it.

Choose your layover hub wisely

The single biggest factor in finding a cheap flight to Copenhagen isn’t the airline or the booking platform – it’s which connecting hub you route through.

Flying direct is convenient, but it’s rarely the cheapest option.

Instead, the strategy is to get yourself to a major hub city where low-cost or high-competition routes to Copenhagen already exist and then stitch the journey together.

The sections below cover the best regional hubs for doing exactly that.

Cheap flights to Copenhagen from Europe

Copenhagen is exceptionally well-connected within Europe, so it’s one of the easiest and cheapest cities on the continent to reach.

Budget carriers including easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air and Norwegian operate frequent routes from major cities across the UK and Europe.

From London, Stockholm, Berlin, Paris and Rome, cheap fares to Copenhagen are consistently available.

If you can’t find an affordable direct connection from your home city, the best approach is to fly into Western Europe first (typically on whichever cheap carrier serves your route) and then take a short onward flight, train or long-distance coach to Copenhagen.

Train travellers in particular are well served: Copenhagen’s central station has direct Intercity connections to Hamburg, and from there to the wider European rail network.

Travelling overland through Germany or via Malmö from Sweden is a scenic, affordable alternative to flying.

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Cheap flights to Copenhagen from North America

Transatlantic fares to Copenhagen have become increasingly competitive in recent years, with several carriers now offering direct routes from major US and Canadian cities.

The best strategy for North American travellers is to position yourself at one of the better-connected departure cities before searching for CPH flights.

Look for routes departing from New York (JFK/EWR), Boston, Chicago O’Hare, Miami, Orlando, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles or San Francisco.

These tend to have the strongest selection of direct and one-stop options to Copenhagen.

With flexibility on travel dates, one-way fares in the range of 300-450 EUR/USD are achievable from the east coast, and occasionally lower during sales periods.

West coast travellers should expect slightly higher base fares but can often offset this by routing through a European hub such as London or Amsterdam.

Tip: Use flight aggregators such as Google Flights or Momondo (adlink) and turn on price alerts for your target dates. Fares to Copenhagen from North America can fluctuate significantly, and they sometimes drop sharply four to six weeks before departure.

Cheap flights to Copenhagen from South America

Flights between South America and Northern Europe are rarely cheap, but there are smart ways to reduce the cost.

If you can reach Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo, you’ll find the most competitive fares to Europe.

They are typically routed via Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon or London.

From any of those European hubs, a short budget flight or train ride will get you to Copenhagen easily.

Travellers departing from northern South America (Colombia, Peru, Ecuador or Venezuela) will often find it more cost-effective to first route through a North American gateway city (Miami or New York, for example) rather than flying directly to Europe, where fewer competitive routes exist.

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Cheap flights to Copenhagen from Africa and the Middle East

This region offers some surprisingly affordable connections to Copenhagen, particularly from North Africa and the Gulf, and with the right hub strategy, the fares can be very competitive.

North Africa is one of the closer jumping-off points to Denmark, and travellers departing from Morocco can usually find reasonably priced options, often routing through a Spanish, French or Portuguese hub before a short onward flight to Copenhagen.

From Turkey, Israel and Jordan, connections to Copenhagen are generally well served, with Istanbul standing out as one of the most useful transit hubs in the entire region – offering frequent onward flights to CPH at competitive prices.

Egypt and the Gulf states (like Dubai) are a step further in terms of flight time but are still solid options, especially for travellers who are already based in or passing through the Middle East.

Dubai in particular functions as a global mega-hub, and from there you’ll rarely struggle to find a connecting route to Copenhagen.

Further afield, East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia) is well connected to Europe via Gulf and North African hubs.

Expect a single stop along the way, and use that to your advantage by searching the legs separately if direct through-tickets look expensive.

South Africa is the longest haul within the region, but Johannesburg is a well-connected hub and return fares to Copenhagen. They are typically routing via the Middle East or a European city and can be reasonable during promotional periods.

As a general rule across the region: Istanbul, Dubai and Nairobi are the three hubs most worth building your routing around if you can’t find a competitive through-fare from your home city.

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Cheap flights to Copenhagen from Asia

Southeast Asia offers excellent value for flights to Copenhagen and it’s a popular routing option for long-term travellers.

Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore consistently rank among the cheapest departure points in the region for flights to Northern Europe.

With flexible dates, one-way fares as low as 150–200 EUR/USD are possible, though 300-400 EUR/USD is more typical for well-priced bookings.

From India, Copenhagen is more accessible than many travellers expect.

Return flights from Mumbai or Delhi (usually with a stop in Istanbul, a Gulf city or a European hub) regularly come in around 500 EUR/USD return.

China also occasionally produces exceptional fare sales to Denmark, particularly from major hubs like Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou. It’s worth setting up alerts if you’re based there.

For travellers elsewhere in Asia, the general rule is: route through one of the Southeast Asian mega-hubs (Bangkok, KL or Singapore) to maximise your chances of finding a competitive fare.

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Cheap flights to Copenhagen from Australia and New Zealand

There’s no getting around it – Copenhagen is a long way from Oceania, and fares reflect that. But there are ways to keep costs manageable.

The most reliable strategy is to fly to Southeast Asia first.

Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are the most useful transit points, and then pick up a connecting flight to Copenhagen or another European hub from there.

This often works out cheaper than booking a single through-ticket, and it gives you the option of breaking up the journey with a stopover.

Given that total travel time from Australia to Copenhagen can exceed 24 hours even with a single stop, building in a layover of a day or two is worth considering, both for your sanity and potentially for your budget.

How seasons in Copenhagen affect prices

Knowing when to fly to Copenhagen can make just as much difference to your budget as knowing where to connect.

Denmark has fairly well-defined tourist seasons, and flight prices tend to follow them closely.

High season in Copenhagen

High season in Copenhagen runs from June through August, when the city is at its most irresistible: long days stretching past 10 in the evening, outdoor dining in full swing, harbour swims and a packed festival calendar.

Crowds peak in July and August, when families take advantage of the school holidays.

Flight prices usually reflect that demand, and this is consistently the most expensive period to fly in.

If your dates are flexible, this is the window to avoid if cost is your primary concern.

Low season

Low season in Copenhagen covers the darker months – primarily November, January and February when fewer tourists make the trip, and airlines respond with noticeably lower fares.

January and February are ideal for budget travellers, with fewer crowds and lower prices across the board.

The trade-off, of course, is short days, cold temperatures and the city operating at a quieter pace.

But if you’re drawn to museums, candlelit restaurants and the Danish concept of hygge, it can actually be a wonderful time to visit, and you’ll have the city far more to yourself.

Christmas season

December is an interesting middle ground.

It’s technically low season for flights, but the city’s Christmas markets draw a surge of visitors, so accommodation prices can creep back up even as airfares remain relatively low.

It’s worth keeping that distinction in mind when budgeting.

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The shoulder seasons

For most travellers trying to balance cost, weather and experience, May and September are the months worth seriously considering.

Both offer fewer crowds, milder temperatures and generally lower prices than the peak summer months while still delivering an enjoyable version of the city.

May brings longer days, cherry blossoms, the reopening of outdoor cafés and the start of the Copenhagen festival season, all before the summer crowds arrive in force.

In September, the streets grow quieter, and the city feels more like itself again after the busy summer. We really love those September days with sunshine and a nice breeze.

Flight prices in both months tend to be lower than in July or August, making them a consistently good bet for travellers who are even slightly flexible on timing.

Weekday vs. weekend

The day you choose to fly, and not just the month, can also shift the price.

Tuesday and Wednesday are generally the least travelled days and tend to offer cheaper fares, while Friday and Sunday are the most expensive, driven by weekend getaway demand.

For international flights specifically, Wednesday tends to offer the best deals for outbound travel, and midweek returns also tend to be considerably cheaper than flying back on a Friday or Sunday.

The day you book matters too, though perhaps less dramatically than folklore suggests.

Booking on a Sunday can save a small amount compared to booking on a Friday, which tends to be the most expensive day to purchase a ticket. At least, that’s our understanding, though some say Sunday is more expensive.

It’s difficult to pin down a rule that always holds true, as prices fluctuate constantly and depend on a range of factors.

As a general rule, try to: fly mid-week and avoid the school holiday windows.

Then you’ll be in a much stronger position before you’ve even started comparing routes.

How to search for cheap flights to Copenhagen

Once you’ve identified your best hub options from the sections above, here’s a practical step-by-step approach to finding the cheapest fare:

1. Open a flight aggregator: We like Momondo (adlink), but Google Flights, Skyscanner and Kayak all work well, too. Use whichever you’re most comfortable with, but cross-check across at least two.
2. Search direct first: Check whether direct flights exist between your home city and Copenhagen (CPH). If they do, note the price as your benchmark.
3. Check the aggregator’s suggestions: Most tools will show you alternative routings automatically. These are worth reviewing, though they’re not always optimal.
4. Build your own routing: If the suggested connections look expensive or awkward, try piecing together your own itinerary. Search your home city to a cheaper hub separately, then search that hub to Copenhagen.
5. Set price alerts: If you’re not ready to book immediately, set up alerts for your target route. Fares can shift considerably over weeks.
6. Be flexible on dates: Even shifting your departure by two or three days can make a meaningful difference, particularly around weekends and school holidays.

That’s it!

Of course, there are many more ways to find cheap tickets, but choosing the right connections (if any) is one of the most important overall factors.

FAQ about getting to Copenhagen

What is the cheapest month to fly to Copenhagen?

January and February are typically the cheapest months to fly to Copenhagen, outside of the Christmas and New Year period.

Late October and early November can also offer good value. Summer (June-August) and the Christmas season are the most expensive times to visit.

Which airlines fly direct to Copenhagen?

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), British Airways, easyJet, Norwegian, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and many other carriers operate direct routes to Copenhagen, depending on your origin.

Is it cheaper to fly into Copenhagen or another Scandinavian city?

Copenhagen (CPH) is generally the most affordable entry point into Scandinavia, with more low-cost carrier competition than Stockholm Arlanda or Oslo Gardermoen.

That said, it’s always worth checking all three if your itinerary allows flexibility.

Can I get to Copenhagen by train?

Yes, Copenhagen is connected to the European rail network via Hamburg.

Travelling by train from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium or France is a scenic and often affordable alternative to flying, particularly if you book Eurail or point-to-point tickets in advance.

How far in advance should I book flights to Copenhagen?

For European routes, four to eight weeks in advance often yields good prices.

For long-haul routes from North America or Asia, booking two to four months ahead is generally advisable, though last-minute sales do occasionally appear.

Thank you for reading

We appreciate you stopping by our travel blog and hope you will find a cheap way to get to Copenhagen.

Make sure to check out all of our Copenhagen guides for when you visit!

Have you already found a great deal flying to Copenhagen? We’d love to hear how you did it in the comments below.

And if you’re still planning your trip, feel free to ask us anything. We’re always happy to help.